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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ɑ̃.tʁə.tjɛ̃/
"Il a passé un entretien d'embauche ce matin."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person, typically for a job or admission.
"She prepared thoroughly for her job interview by researching the company's background." - 2
A meeting where a journalist or reporter asks someone questions for a newspaper, television show, or magazine article.
"The famous actor gave an exclusive interview discussing his upcoming film."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'entrevoir', meaning 'to see one another' or 'to glimpse', which morphed via Middle French into 'interview' in the 16th century. The term shifted in meaning from a mutual sight or meeting to a formal meeting where questions are asked and answered.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Interview" is said worldwide
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entretien
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.tʁə.tjɛ̃/
"Il a passé un entretien d'embauche ce matin."
Vorstellungsgespräch
Transliteration: /ˈfɔɐ̯ʃtɛlʊŋsɡəˌʃpʁɛːç/
"Sie hat nächste Woche ein Vorstellungsgespräch."
intervista
Transliteration: /in.terˈvi.sta/
"Il giornale ha pubblicato una lunga intervista con il sindaco."
entrevista
Transliteration: /en.teɾˈβis.ta/
"Tengo una entrevista de trabajo mañana por la tarde."
entrevista
Transliteration: /ẽ.tɾeˈviʃ.tɐ/
"O candidato impressionou todos os gerentes durante a entrevista."
साक्षात्कार
Transliteration: sākshātkār
"नौकरी के लिए उसका साक्षात्कार कल है।"
面试
Transliteration: miànshì
"他在一家跨国公司找到了一份面试。"
면접
Transliteration: myeonjeop
"지원자는 면접을 위해 정장을 입었다."
面接
Transliteration: mensetsu
"明日の面接に向けて準備をしています。"
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